Material Safety Data Sheet

Krypton

Section 1. Chemical product and company identification

Product Name : Krypton
Supplier : AIRGAS INC.
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
MSDS# : 1032
Date of : 12/20/2004.
Preparation/Revision
In case of emergency : 1-800-949-7937

Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients

Name CAS number % Volume Exposure limits
Krypton 7439-90-9 100

Section 3. Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. (COLORLESS GAS; GAS CONDENSES TO A COLORLESS LIQUID)
Emergency overview : Warning!
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Do not puncture or incinerate container.
Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite.
Routes of entry : Inhalation
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation : Acts as a simple asphyxiant.
Ingestion : Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases.
Potential chronic health :CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical conditions : Acute or chronic respiratory conditionss, as well as disorders involving the "Target
aggravated by overexposure Organs", as listed in Section 3 (Hazard Information), may be aggrevated by
overexposure to the components of this gas mixture.
See toxicological Information (section 11)

Section 4. First aid measures

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.If fumes are still suspected to be present,
the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or a self-contained breathing apparatus.It may be dangerous to the person
providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Get medical attention.
Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.

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Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms
appear.

Section 5. Fire fighting measures

Flammability of the product : Non-flammable.
Fire fighting media and : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
instructions
If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk. Apply water
from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding area.
No specific hazard.
Special protective : Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Shut off gas supply if this can be done safety.
Isolate area until gas has dispersed.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.

Section 7. Handling and storage

Handling : Do not puncture or incinerate container. High pressure gas. Use equipment rated for
cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty.
Storage : Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering controls : Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or
other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Personal protection
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
The applicable standards are (US) 29 CFR 1910.134 and (Canada) Z94.4-93.
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves or gauntlets complying with an approved standard
should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment
indicates this is necessary.
Personal protection in case : A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.
of a large spill
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

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Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Molecular weight
Molecular formula
Boiling/condensation point
Melting/freezing point
Critical temperature
Vapor density
Specific Volume (ft3/lb)
Gas Density (lb/ft3)
Physical chemical
comments
: 83.8 g/mole
: Kr
: -152.3°C (-242.1°F)
: -156.65°C (-250°F)
: -63.8°C (-82.8°F)
: 2.9 (Air = 1)
: 4.60405
: 0.2172
: Not available.

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Stability and reactivity : The product is stable.

Section 11. Toxicological information

Other toxic effects on
humans
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects
Mutagenic effects
Reproduction toxicity
: No specific information is available in our database regarding the other toxic effects of
this material for humans.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Section 12. Ecological information

Toxicity of the products of
biodegradation
Environmental fate
Environmental Hazards
Pharm
Toxicity to the environment
: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
: Not available.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: Not available.

Section 13. Disposal considerations

Product removed from the cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, local
regulation.Return cylinders with residual product to Airgas, Inc.Do not dispose of locally.

Section 14. Transport information

Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class Packing group Label Additional
information name information

DOT Classification UN1056 KRYPTON, 2.2 Not applicable (gas). Limited

COMPRESSED NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
quantity
2
Yes.

Packaging
instruction
Passenger
Aircraft
Quantity
limitation: 75
kg
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Cargo Aircraft
Quantity
limitation: 150
kg
TDG Classification UN1056 KRYPTON, 2.2 Not applicable (gas). Explosive
COMPRESSED Limit and
2 Limited
Quantity
Index
0.125

Passenger
Carrying
Road or Rail
Index
75
Mexico UN1056 KRYPTON, 2.2 Not applicable (gas). -
Classification COMPRESSED NON-FLAMMABLE GAS

Section 15. Regulatory information

United States
U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA 8(b) inventory: krypton
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: krypton
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: krypton:
Sudden Release of Pressure
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
State regulations : New Jersey: krypton
Canada
WHMIS (Canada) : Class A: Compressed gas.
CEPA DSL: krypton

Section 16. Other information

United States
Label Requirements : CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Canada
Label Requirements : Class A: Compressed gas.
Hazardous Material : Health 1
Information System (U.S.A.)
Fire hazard 0
Reactivity 0

Personal protection C

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National Fire Protection :

0 Flammability
Association (U.S.A.)
Health 1 0 Instability
Special

Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named
supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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